Description
The culmination of more than 25 years of clinical work and research, this is the authoritative presentation of cognitive processing therapy (CPT) for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Written by the treatment’s developers, the book includes session-by-session guidelines for implementation, complete with extensive sample dialogues and 40 reproducible client handouts. It explains the theoretical and empirical underpinnings of CPT and discusses how to adapt the approach for specific populations, such as combat veterans, sexual assault survivors, and culturally diverse clients. The large-size format facilitates photocopying and day-to-day use. Purchasers also get access to a Web page where they can download and print the reproducible materials.
CPT is endorsed by the U.S. Departments of Veterans Affairs and Defense, the International Society of Traumatic Stress Studies, and the U.K. National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) as a best practice for the treatment of PTSD.
Becky R (verified owner) –
As a therapist who has been using CPT prior to this update, I’m thrilled to see some of these revisions and new handouts on stuck points, the star model of trust, responsibility versus blame, etc. it’s a great investment for therapists and this treatment has been a game-changer for my clients. Definitely recommend.
Wolfen (verified owner) –
This is the civilian version of their manual for the VA clinicians to use with their clients who suffer from PTSD. This is a manual for clinicians use. This book has all of the clinical trial references and documentation in the first couple chapters and it is impressive. As a psychotherapist I have begun to use this manual with my clients and am experiencing good results so far. I am looking forward to using all of the resources in this manual with all of my clients who suffer from PTSD. I can also see how CPT would be useful for Acute Stress Disorder as well. Maybe even depression.
Jessica (verified owner) –
It is a good manual. It would be nice if the assignments and sheets to be handed to patients were on an actual website so I wouldn’t have to copy it from the book. There is a website for training that has some of the handouts but not a lot and it’s focused on a different type of CPT.
Sunninotinwa (verified owner) –
Helpful.
Colleen (verified owner) –
Fantastic resource for clinicians! Easy-to-follow guide with great worksheets and exercises. Would recommend for any clinician working with trauma.
TaShara (verified owner) –
Both this book and this theory really speak so well to the needs of my client. Without the blame through incidental verbiage that can be present in some theory, CPT allows processing as well as progress.
dan (verified owner) –
Well written, with great examples, samples and worksheets — Clearly these folks worked hard on this book.
S. Bright (verified owner) –
I am using this book for a class. I have found it very detailed for the clinician. I do wonder when we will dispense with paper and pencil and utilize an app for this therapy. It would seem important for PTSD, especially males?
Jeannine Vegh (verified owner) –
I bought this book, not knowing it would come with my very expensive training that I took with Dr. Chard. Keep that in my fellow trainee’s. The book is very important if you take the training, especially for the first session dialogue. I have mine all marked up and the pages are clipped with flags. Dr. Chard is an excellent speaker. In Ohio, be forewarned. If you take it through a psychological association you won’t get the CEU’s if you are a Master’s Level. This is due to the politics in this state. I tried to fight it but the psych association refused to return calls or emails and that was several months ago.
mjohnson (verified owner) –
Awesome addition to my trauma work resources.
Lucian Stamps (verified owner) –
Great read. Useful for building a therapeutic library and treatment resources.
Jim (verified owner) –
This is a wonderful manual to teach clinicians how to practice CPT. Is there anywhere we can get the handouts for this book?
Ryn0Cer0s (verified owner) –
I love using CPT for PTSD. This manual is, of course, for properly trained clinicians, not a lay person. The elimination of the written account in this, newer, version makes it even better. I have seen dramatic results in symptom reduction in my clients.
kelly (verified owner) –
I use this all the time in my CPT groups for Veterans.
TT (verified owner) –
A thorough guide though very repetitive and wordy. I would have preferred a condensed version with fewer confusing references to a multitude of handouts. Overall well documented and supported regardless. An appendum with the -SA add-one would have been ideal.
Patricia F. (verified owner) –
Great book that is excellent with the training
Callista Shrum (verified owner) –
Very pleased with this book. Gave me another resource for the work I do.
JS (verified owner) –
This is a great book for learning CPT. I’m already well versed in CBT, which is similar, so it was easy to follow along and learn CPT. Many of the tools have works really well for my patients, I would highly recommend this as a great supplement for any other CPT course you are taking.
Ted (verified owner) –
Best manual with clear & detailed clinical interventions. CPT has been extremely effective for my clients with PTSD.
Jeremiah French (verified owner) –
Great book
Scott (verified owner) –
having bought and read the new one. I’m not sure there was enough updated to warrant needing the new edition. It’s a great book but really my first edition has almost everything. I suppose it’s worth it to have the larger handouts. Though the handouts are available online or in the smartphone app. I do like CPT a lot though. It’s worth buying if you don’t have the first edition already.
Jenn Reaves (verified owner) –
This manual breaks down CPT session by session and comes with handouts easily shared with clients. I used it for virtual sessions and loved the electronic version of handouts that I could share screen with clients. Perfect step by step guide for clinicians!
K Porter (verified owner) –
Great addition to my clinical practice!